Sermons on John
The Way, the Truth, the Life
Youth Sunday 2023*****Embrace God’s Word with us as Aldrin Anderson, Noah Langley, and Caleb Kaiser preach from John 14:6 in the Message, “The Way, the Truth, and the Life.”*****|| John 14:6 ||Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Peace FROM God, Peace WITH God
We have a reason for PEACE – Jesus Christ who forgives our sins and makes peace with God the Father for us! Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker continues our Advent series in the message, Peace FROM God, Peace WITH God. Applications:
Ephesians: A Life of Worship
In the book of Ephesians, we’re called to live a life of worship every day – in all circumstances we face in our lives. We don’t worship God because we can get things or earn salvation; we worship God because of what He has done! He chose us and saved us, so our hearts are compelled to love and worship Him because of His mercy. Listen as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 1:3-6 in the sermon, Ephesians: A Life…
The “S” Word: Suffering
Embrace God’s Word as Elder Len Bogan teaches from John 9:1-3 in the sermon, The “S” Word: Suffering. Ways God uses suffering:• Judgment• To remove an idol• Discipline (unto holiness)• Teach us to rely on God• Teach us our own sinfulness• Teach us obedience• So we can comfort others• So we can know the heart of God• Opportunity to do good• Testimony John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the…
Job: Man vs. God
God has a purpose for everything that He does. When you go through difficult times, just as Job did, do you fixate on your past (your suffering), or do you gaze into the future to see what purpose God may have for what He is allowing? The greatness and wisdom of God is far beyond us – will you submit yourself to it? Embrace God’s Word with us as Guest Preacher Ryan Koehlinger teaches from Job 38-42 in the sermon,…
Same God
The doctrine of omnipresence means that God is everywhere. God is always at work around you (John 5:17), but sometimes it’s hard to see the LORD working among a hostile world of sin, secularism, pagan gods, and humanistic worldviews. How is God active in the world in which you live at your job, in your neighborhood, and in your family? How do we live in this fallen world, and recognize that the Lord has worked and continues to work in…
Lord of the Cosmos
Alleluia, He is risen! He is risen indeed! Worship with us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and embrace God’s Word. Pastor Jeremy Lobdell leads us through Mark 16:1-8, John 3:14, and 1 Peter 4:19 in the sermon, “Lord of the Cosmos.” Do not be alarmed Go and tell 1 Peter 4:19 ESV Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Jesus Suffering Physically and Relationally
Why was Jesus crucified? How did he suffer physically and relationally, and what did his suffering accomplish for us? Embrace God’s Word with us as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Pastor Gib Giblin leads us through Matthew 26:53, John 3:16 and 10:27, Luke 23:39, and Romans 3:21 in the sermon, “Jesus Suffering Physically and Relationally.”
The Peter Attitude vs The Jesus Attitude
Jesus taught and modeled prayer. He submitted to the will of his Abba, his loving Father. Jesus taught us that through submission comes strength. The most powerful weapon we possess is prayer to our loving and faithful God. Listen as Pastor Jeremy leads us through Mark 14:10-50 in the sermon, The Peter Attitude vs. The Jesus Attitude. SCRIPTURES: Mark 14:10-11 Mark 14:18-21 Mark 14:41-50 Luke 9:51 John 18:4 1 Peter 2:23 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter…
Love and Submission
What do you do when your prayers are not answered? What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayers the way you expect? In all things, even prayer, we should seek to follow Jesus and the example He set for us. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Mark 14:32-42 in the sermon, Love and Submission. When we seek answers from God in prayer, it is important to trust His love and submit to His will: Trouble & Temptation Power…
Keeping a Kingdom Focus in a Whacked Out World
Our culture has changed rapidly over the last 10 years. Words are being redefined, people are confused, families and friends are divided, and anger abounds. If only we had a source of TRUTH that is eternal – a truth for all people at any time…. Praise God, WE DO! We have the unchanging, inerrant, promise-filled, eternal Word of God. Listen as Pastor Chuck begins the new year in a timely sermon from 2 Peter 1:3-4 in the sermon, Keeping a…
An Origin Story
Merry Christmas! Worship with us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from John 1:1-14 in the Christmas Eve sermon, “An Origin Story.” The deity and distinction of Jesus are on full display in the Gospel of John: Jesus is God Jesus gives life Go to Jesus to get life SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14 Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8 1 John 1:9 John 3:16-18 Romans 3:23 (ESV) for all have sinned and fall short of…
God Will Make It Right
Do you believe in a competent God? An all-loving, all-knowing, all-powerful God? If He is who He says He is, then His character is an anchor for our soul. We can completely believe and trust Him. Competence leads to Confidence, which leads to Trust. Pastor Jeremy Lobdell Listen as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from Ecclesiastes 8 in the sermon, “God Will Make It Right.” • Enjoy the Adventure• Be Wise• Trust…
Zoom Out, Zoom In
The Lord calls his followers to serve and reach out to others! The Kingdom grows by everyday actions of faithful believers. While good works are part of the normal Christian life, we must remember that we are not saved by our good works, but we are saved for good works. Listen as Steve Scott preaches in the sermon, “Zoom Out, Zoom In” as part of our GoLocal Sunday outreach: What does it mean to follow Jesus? Why does the Lord…
The Basics Here at Midland Free
We’re getting ready to RE-UNITE to RE-ENGAGE so we can REACH OUT to others in Jesus’ name! Listen as Pastor Gib teaches about the four basics for the Church from Acts 2:42-47. We want to incorporate these into our lives as Christ followers here at Midland Free. These four basics also reflect the Mission of Midland Free: Apostles’ Teaching (EMBRACE God’s Word) Fellowship (ENGAGE) Breaking of Bread (ENGAGE) Prayer (ENJOY and Glorify God) Starting on Sunday, September 12, 2021 we…
All In With Jesus
Where is your devotion? Where do you place your love, loyalty, and enthusiasm? These are important questions to ponder as we study Mark 12:41-44. Listen as Mike Ladenburger leads us through this passage and the example Jesus gave us while He observed the widow’s offering. What does Jesus do: Jesus observed, and He’s still observing Jesus called, and He’s still calling Jesus taught, and He’s still teaching SCRIPTURES: Mark:12:41-44 Psalm 20:7 John 14:31, 13:34
Job: Facing Difficulty, Finding Hope
What motivates you to obey God? Are you following Jesus for the rewards and blessings He promises? What happens when suffering, trouble, and pain come along in our lives and it is more difficult to obey God? Christians should follow God not because we get temporal blessings in this life, but because following God is the right thing to do, because God’s greatness demands it, because we love Him, and because His promises will always find their fulfillment in eternity.…
In, But Not Of the World
In John 17, Jesus prays for His followers – that they would remain IN the world but not be OF the world. How do we know what the right balance is to be IN but not OF the world? Listen as Pastor Chuck teaches from John 17:14-21 in his sermon, “In, But Not of the World.” We are sent into the world – Don’t ISOLATE We are not to be of the world – Don’t IMITATE We need God’s help…
Embrace God’s Word
When you read the Bible and allow God’s Word to saturate your mind, you get cleaner in your spirit and soul! As the Holy Spirit begins to work through the Word, it purifies you, changes you, and draws you closer to Jesus. We want to EMBRACE God’s Word because it is God’s infallible truth and as we read in John 17:3, “…this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”…
Eight Days Later – A New Perspective
Many skeptics have questioned the reality of Jesus’ resurrection over the centuries. Listen as Pastor Chuck defends the historical fact of the resurrection by exposing five flawed arguments that skeptics use to attack the truth of Jesus’ resurrection. What are the difficult facts you would have to accept in order to NOT believe in the historicity of the resurrection? You would have to believe that the disciples stole the body out of the tomb. You would have to believe that…
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